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- 1EU Electric Car Sales Surge as EVs Hit 21.7% Market ShareβEU Electric Car Sales Surge as EV Market Share Reaches 21.7% in 2026
Electric vehicle sales across the European Union are rising sharply, with EVs reaching a 21.7% share of the car market in 2026. The figures point to accelerating adoption of battery-electric cars in Europe, driven by emissions rules and expanding model choice. The news is drawing attention from industry watchers tracking the EU's transition away from combustion engines.
- 2South Korea becomes ground zero for EV price warβΌSouth Korea becomes ground zero for EV price war as global carmakers slash tags
Global carmakers are cutting electric vehicle prices in South Korea, turning the country into a frontline of an intensifying EV price war, according to KED Global. Aggressive discounting by international manufacturers is putting pressure on local prices and reshaping the competitive landscape in one of the world's most advanced EV markets.
- 3Ford Races to Build EVs That Can Match ChinaβFord Is Trying To Build EVs That Can Match China. We Went Behind The Scenes To See How
Ford is working to develop electric vehicles capable of competing with Chinese automakers, who currently lead the global EV market on cost and technology. InsideEVs reports it went behind the scenes to examine how Ford is attempting to close the gap, looking at the company's engineering and production efforts as it tries to catch up in one of the auto industry's most competitive segments.
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BMW's overall sales in the United States are growing, but its electric vehicle sales are lagging behind. The contrast highlights a broader tension in the American car market, where buyers continue to favor gasoline and hybrid models even as automakers push electric lineups. BMW now faces the challenge of converting strong brand demand into EV uptake.
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is continuing construction of its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States, even as EV demand growth cools across the industry. The company is pressing forward with its American expansion while other automakers scale back or delay EV investments amid slowing sales, making its strategy a point of discussion in the auto sector.
- 6New Electric Car Charges Battery in Under 9 MinutesβThis New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
A newly unveiled electric car can recharge nearly all of its battery in under nine minutes, according to InsideEVs. The ultra-fast charging capability, if confirmed in real-world conditions, would dramatically cut the time drivers spend at charging stations and could ease one of the biggest concerns about switching to electric vehicles.
- 7Executive Says Most Companies Struggle With Solid-State EV BatteriesβΌ'Most Companies Are Struggling': Executive Shares An Uncomfortable Truth About Solid-State EV Batteries
An auto industry executive has publicly admitted that most companies are struggling to develop solid-state EV batteries, calling out an uncomfortable truth in the race to commercialize the technology. Solid-state batteries promise greater range, faster charging and improved safety, but mass production has proven difficult, and the comments suggest timelines may slip further than many manufacturers have publicly acknowledged.
- 8OBE Power lands new equity investment to expand North American EV chargingβΌOBE Power secures new equity investment to expand its North American EV charging network
OBE Power has secured a new equity investment that it will use to grow its electric vehicle charging network across North America. The announcement, reported by Charged EVs, signals continued investor interest in EV charging infrastructure as demand for public charging grows, though details on the investor and funding amount were not disclosed.
- 9Electric truck driver begins round-the-world journey in Mercedes eActros 600βΌElektrotrucker sets off to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes eActros 600 electric truck
A long-haul driver known as the Elektrotrucker has set off on an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the electric long-distance truck from Daimler Truck. The journey aims to demonstrate that battery-electric heavy trucks can handle long-distance routes, and it is drawing attention from electric vehicle enthusiasts and the freight industry.
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New rebates for electric vehicles are being introduced, offering buyers fresh financial incentives to make the switch from petrol cars. The rebates come as governments and manufacturers push to accelerate EV adoption and cut transport emissions. Details on eligibility, amounts and which models qualify are expected to be closely watched by drivers considering an electric purchase.
- 11Humanoid robots, not EVs, become proving ground for solid-state batteriesβSolid-State Batteries' First Test Bed Is Humanoid Robots, Not EVs
Industry analysis argues that humanoid robots, rather than electric vehicles, will be the first real-world testing ground for solid-state batteries. Robots' smaller energy needs and higher tolerance for premium pricing let early solid-state cells enter use sooner, while carmakers' stricter cost, volume and safety requirements keep them waiting for the technology to mature.
- 12BMW CEO says some Chinese cars in Europe make 'no business sense'βBMW CEO says some Chinese cars in Europe make 'no business sense,' backs talks over tariffs
BMW's chief executive has said that some Chinese-made cars sold in Europe 'make no business sense,' while also supporting dialogue over tariffs rather than outright trade barriers. His comments reflect the tension facing European automakers as Chinese brands expand into Europe with competitively priced electric vehicles, prompting EU tariff discussions. The remarks signal BMW's call for a negotiated approach that protects European industry without escalating a trade conflict with China.
- 13Chinese electric vehicles reshape Pakistan's car marketβChinese electric vehicles are reshaping Pakistanβs car market β The Express Tribune
Chinese electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in Pakistan, according to a report by The Express Tribune. Affordable Chinese EV models are changing consumer preferences in a market long dominated by petrol cars, signaling a potential shift in the country's automotive industry amid rising fuel costs and growing interest in cleaner transport.